Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring lemon basil chicken paired with roasted vegetables, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
- In another bowl, toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables around the chicken on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- You can use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Basil Chicken, Roasted Veggies, Healthy Meal, Flavorful Dish